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Carson-Newman College IU Southeast AUM Tennessee Eastern Indiana State King College PennWest Clarion ETSU Ship IUPUI BSU| Indiana University East | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $175 |
Diversity |
IU East | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IU East | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 239.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Indiana University East ($24,720.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Lincoln Memorial University ($8,837 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 17.6% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($9,412 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 142.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($19,105 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 94 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Lincoln Memorial University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lincoln Memorial University and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Indiana University East (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $6,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $32,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $3,480 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/